Why Are There Giant Spider Webs in My Trees?
If you’ve noticed giant webs in your trees, you’re not alone. They appear seemingly overnight and can be quite the eyesore in an otherwise beautiful yard! They look like giant spider webs, but these webs are actually caused by the fall webworm, which is a caterpillar that’s native to the Southeast. Appearing at the end […]
Why are there ants in my dishwasher?
Finding ants in the kitchen is an unwelcome surprise for any homeowner. What can come as an even worse surprise is finding them in your dishwasher! Part of what makes the dishwasher such an unexpected home for ants is that you would probably imagine that the whole-flooding-with-hot-water thing would make it an undesirable spot for […]
How long does it take for fruit flies to appear?
Anyone who enjoys keeping fresh fruit in their kitchen is likely all too familiar with the household scourge that is the fruit fly. These pests show up en masse and before you know it, you can go from one fly to a full scale infestation. Anyone who has ever left fruit out on the […]
Will Pest Control Treatment Stain my Carpet or Floor?
A very common question we get when our team arrives to perform general pest control treatment is: will pest control spray or treatment stain my carpet? We certainly understand where the concern comes from. Many of us are homeowners as well, and want to protect our floors and carpets from staining. However, the answer in […]
When do ticks come out in North Carolina?
When is tick season in North Carolina? If you live in NC and you spend any amount of time outside or in wooded areas, this question is on your mind come spring time. As temperatures rise, North Carolinians know that it is only a matter of time before tick-checks become a part of the daily […]
What is a Forest Tent Caterpillar?
Normally when we see a thick web in our windowsill or one of the trees in our yard, we immediately think of one thing: spiders! However, there are other types of insects that are notorious for creating enormous sacs or networks of thick webbing. It could very well be another creepy crawler that has become […]
Can Bed Bugs Come Back After Treatment?
One of the most common questions we get from customers dealing with a bed bug infestation is: Can bed bugs come back after treatment? The answer is a bit complicated, but the short answer is that yes, technically you can have bed bugs in your house again after receiving treatment. However, the bed bug control […]
Why Don’t People Use Mothballs Anymore?
For many people, the smell of mothballs immediately brings to mind an older relative’s closet or heirloom cedar chest. For many decades, people throughout the U.S. utilized these tiny pesticide balls to keep moths, silverfish, and other clothing-chewing insects at bay. This mothball storage and exposure could leave clothing and bedding fragrant with the unmistakable […]
What Is That Loud Insect Noise at Night? Cicadas Have Arrived
If you’ve recently moved to the South, and you’re curious about the loud insect noise at night, the buzz you’re hearing is the “Song of the South,” otherwise known as the call of the cicada. These insects can create quite a stir each summer as they emerge from years or even decades of hibernation beneath […]
Are There Asian and Japanese Giant Hornets in North Carolina?
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance the largest bee you have ever seen just buzzed you. When you grabbed your phone and frantically searched online for “huge bee in North Carolina,” all the posts made you think it was an Asian or Japanese Giant Hornet. You might have found yourself watching terrifying […]